Matzendorf: population and statistics
Matzendorf has a population of 1,439 (2025) across 11.3 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 1,200 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,439 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 128 people/km²
- 501 m
Key points
Among the 106 municipalities in Solothurn, Matzendorf ranks No. 57 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 48.8% in Matzendorf, compared with an average of 65.9% in Solothurn and 68.6% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.0% in Matzendorf, compared with an average of 70.1% in Solothurn and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,141 kWh a year here.
Matzendorf in numbers
Where is Matzendorf?
Population of Matzendorf over time
Matzendorf had 1,292 residents in 2015 and 1,439 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,321 |
| 2021 | 1,369 |
| 2022 | 1,349 |
| 2023 | 1,374 |
| 2024 | 1,409 |
| 2025 | 1,439 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,581 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aedermannsdorf, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Balsthal (6,622 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,564 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Matzendorf
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Matzendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 21.7% | 20.7% | ranked 680 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Matzendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 683 | 148,900 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,295 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.0% | 22.0% | 23.3% | ranked 622 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.1% | 21.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,035 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.0% | 70.1% | 69.5% | ranked 217 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Matzendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.9% | 72.7% | 53.5% | ranked 484 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 11.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,028 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.4% | 8.1% | 12.4% | ranked 850 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% | ranked 823 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 56 | 11,211 | 329,600 | ranked 1,501 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 826.5 kW | 1,095 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.7 GWh/year | 2,373 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,116 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,300 kWh/inh. | 8,138 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 490 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Matzendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 18,596 | 728,011 | ranked 1,284 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 80 | 18,362 | 762,757 | ranked 1,310 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.6 | 63.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.8% | 65.9% | 65.7% | ranked 1,740 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 29.3% | 29.0% | ranked 164 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Matzendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 373 | 151,633 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,319 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 259.2 | 520.0 | 362.9 | ranked 1,331 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.7% | 67.4% | 63.6% | ranked 1,208 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.5% | 27.9% | 24.2% | ranked 646 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Matzendorf | Solothurn | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.3% | 25.9% | 18.9% | ranked 1,453 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Matzendorf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Matzendorf?
Matzendorf has 1,439 residents (2025), ranking 1,200 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Matzendorf?
Matzendorf covers 11.3 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Matzendorf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Matzendorf went from 1,292 to 1,439, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Matzendorf?
Matzendorf is in Solothurn. It belongs to Bezirk Thal (district). Latitude 47.307, longitude 7.631.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Matzendorf?
In Matzendorf, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 48.8% (2026), ranking 1,740 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Matzendorf?
In Matzendorf, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.0% (2026), ranking 217 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Matzendorf?
In Matzendorf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,141 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Matzendorf?
The nearest to Matzendorf are Aedermannsdorf (1.5 km), Laupersdorf (1.8 km), Herbetswil (3.0 km), Farnern (4.4 km), Rumisberg (4.8 km).